Senior Director Special Projects + Events

Company: The A List
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

About The A List:
The A List is a full service, influencer and experiential global marketing firm, creating live and digital experiences, innovative strategies and campaigns for fashion and lifestyle brands.

About the Role:
The A List is seeking a passionate, seasoned, full time Senior Director of Special Projects and Events to join our Beverly Hills office. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team and make a positive impact within the company.

The role is responsible for leading a team while managing all of the talent campaigns and appearances at The A List. They will also focus on building and maintaining relationships with talent and industry representatives across all genres including film, TV, music, sports, and the art world. The person should be an experienced thought leader in the entertainment and brand space and be able to work on paid initiatives across many categories including but not limited to fashion, beauty, tech, health and wellness.

Roles + Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Special Projects and Events department
Work closely with the CEO and Founder to establish a long range vision, goals and priorities for The A List's Special Projects and Events strategy
Oversee day-to-day client management in the Special Projects and Events department
Oversee both paid and organic talent procurement for all Special Projects and Events
Broker multi-platform/multi-service short and long term talent partnerships on behalf of clients
Facilitate contracting for paid partnerships
Thoughtfully cast talent for special client initiatives and seeding projects, based off client goals: aesthetic, brand awareness, conversion, etc
Manage special seeding projects targeting high-performing talent who elevate and convert for brands in markets all over the world
Assist in creating and managing experiential activations for various brand launches
Oversee all reporting for various clients including, but not limited to: weekly, monthly and wrap reports- analyzing + summarizing data (calculating total impression #, examining trends, gathering feedback, and sharing insights, etc.)
Vet all new business calls regarding the Special Projects and Events department and lead communications, proposals, agreements and briefs for each project. Evaluate related opportunities and determine if they are aligned with the overall business plan and strategy.
Identify rising talent, pop culture trends, and analyze data within a variety of industries and markets to inform client business strategies, existing client objectives and new client acquisition
Maintain and update The A List's database with current contacts and establish new industry contacts across the fashion, lifestyle, tech, wellness and beauty sectors
Serve as an internal advocate with cross-functional teams and provide support across The A List including but not limited to talent outreach for showroom appointments, ideation for more digital focused campaigns, and business development strategy
Liaise with the accounting team to manage all invoicing and expenses for the Special Projects and Events department

---Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing or related field preferred
8+ years relevant job experience in the entertainment industry
Ideal candidate to have preexisting relationships of agent, publicist, manager, and talent contacts
Excellent communication and time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a quick, fast-paced environment
Detail oriented and organized
Must possess superior understanding of existing social media landscape including new and innovative tools, platforms, vendors, and technologies
Self-starter approach toward work with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment.
In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience with Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, Blogs etc.), Keynote and Gsuite

Please send resumes for the position to jenine@thealist.us

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